FAQs

Q: Are there any side effects?

There are no harmful side effects unlike some medications. This is a natural therapy and many clients report a feeling of relaxation and well being after their session

Q: Do I need to relax to be hypnotised?

No. You do not need to be relaxed in order to be hypnotised. Relaxation is one of the methods, but there are several others.

Q: Does hypnotherapy work?

For many people, yes. Hypnotherapy is NOT a magic wand, and nothing can be 100% guaranteed. You must be committed to wanting to change. The Hypnotherapist cannot MAKE you do something you do not really want to do in the first place.

As long as you genuinely want to, and are ready to change, but need some help to do so, then this type of hypnotherapy can help you easily achieve those changes and in some cases, where years of other therapies have failed! In addition, NLP and coaching techniques can also be used alongside or instead of hypnosis.

Q: How long is each session?

The initial consultation takes approximately 1 ½ hours with the exception of the Q-smoke and Breakthrough sessions (see contact and fees) with all subsequent sessions lasting between 50 - 60 minutes. Appointments are usually a week apart but can be tailored to suit you.

Q: How many sessions will it take?

My intent is to help you overcome your problem in the shortest possible time by combining Clinical Hypnotherapy and Neuro Linguistic Programming techniques to get results fast. The number of sessions will vary as we are all unique individuals.

Consultation is by appointment only. Clients are seen on a one-to-one basis with the initial consultation determining the nature of the problem, the proposed course of therapy and will include an initial session of hypnotherapy/NLP.

Q: How will I know I am hypnotised?

Most people cannot tell the difference between the hypnotised and waking states. For some people it’s a feeling of being very relaxed and sometimes lethargic. For others, it can be a feeling of lightness.

Q: Is hypnosis safe?

Hypnosis is a natural and effective way of making contact with your inner (sub-conscious) self with no harmful side effects. It is a safe and natural therapy. It won’t change your personality or who you really are but with hypnotherapy we can help you to change unwanted old learned habits and behaviour patterns that you want to change.

Q: Is this the same as stage hypnosis?

No. Clinical hypnotherapy is nothing like stage hypnosis. Hypnotherapy is a partnership with you and your hypnotherapist who will work with you at a theraputic level to help you resolve your problem. You CANNOT be made to do anything against your will or that you would not feel comfortable doing. Stage hypnosis is for entertainment purposes only and remember, people from the audience are not forced to participate, they are invited to go on stage and do so voluntarily. They are fully aware that if they do go up on stage they will most likely be asked to do silly things and they are comfortable with this. If they were not comfortable then they would either not go up in the first place or they would soon go back to their seats!

Q: The thought of hypnosis worries me. Would you still be able to help me?

Yes. It is important that we deal with any concerns or worries first, so that you feel comfortable with everything. When you feel comfortable, we can use hypnosis, if you still do not feel comfortable about it, then there are several other ways to help too including NLP techniques and coaching. However, hypnotherapy is often the shortest route to fixing many problems.

Q: What if I can't wake up from hypnosis?

Hypnosis is just like being in a daydream. It’s like resting or lying down without actually going to sleep. Even if the Hypnotherapist left the room (which would never happen!) you would soon return to the waking state the same way as you would if you were resting with your eyes closed at any other time.